Charges of murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide are possible when someone has died. You could be facing those charges in Hartford, New Britain, New London, or any other courthouse in Connecticut, and you should ensure you have an attorney who understands how to protect you. Murder is, with intent, to cause the death of another person, as defined by Connecticut General Statute Section 53-54a. Manslaughter can include a firearm, a car accident or drunk driving incident, or otherwise committing assault and killing a person. Our firm is experienced with these cases, and the patience, diligence, and boldness required to fight them.

If you are facing burglary, home invasion, or robbery charges, it is important you have an attorney who will ensure you understand the differences and requirements for each of those felony crimes. Home invasion is a Class A felony defined by Connecticut General Statute Section 53-100aa, while there are multiple levels of burglary and robbery crimes including Class B, Class C, and Class D felonies. These are very serious offenses that can often involve jail sentences, and an attorney who can effectively press your case at the investigation, pretrial, and trial stages is crucial. Santos & LaLima handles these cases in Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury, Middletown, and statewide.

Other violent crimes can be extremely serious and carry long jail sentences. Connecticut has numerous laws barring possession of guns or weapons, which can include a mandatory minimum jail sentence. Arson is always a serious felony case. Assault can range from misdemeanors to a Class B felony with a 5 years minimum imprisonment. A skilled, seasoned lawyer can make significant progress for you in your fight, finding issues with the State’s case or police investigation, and even help grant a program that will dismiss and erase the case. Attorney LaLima is experienced with all of these cases, from the investigation to pretrial to trial and appeal stages.